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Netherlands takes Russia to European court over MH17 downing
The Dutch government's move is designed to support cases brought by the relatives of dozens of victims to the European Court of Human Rights
MH17 calls 'show ties between Russian officials, rebels'
(UPDATED) The international probe says the communications raise questions about the possible involvement of top officials in Moscow in the deployment of the missile that shot down the Malaysia Airlines plane in 2014
Ukraine court releases MH17 'suspect' pending trial
European lawmakers have described Vladimir Tsemakh as a 'key suspect' and asked Kiev to make him available for testimony in the probe
'Justice for the dead' sought 5 years after MH17 crash
The remembrance services in the Netherlands and Kuala Lumpur come less than a month after international investigators charged 3 Russians and a Ukrainian with the murder of the 298 people who died
Putin says MH17 probe shows 'no proof' of Russia's guilt
Russian President Vladimir Putin also seeks to once again shift blame onto the Ukrainian authorities
4 charged with murder over downing of MH17
(UPDATED) The move ramps up international pressure on Moscow over the downing of the plane
Flight MH17 crash probe set to name suspects
The Dutch-led probe says it will first inform families, and then hold a press conference to unveil 'developments in the criminal investigation' into the downing of the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777
Australia and Netherlands in talks with Russia over downed Malaysia jet
Five countries – Australia, Belgium, Malaysia, the Netherlands and Ukraine – continue to investigate the downing of flight MH17 over Ukraine
Malaysia Airlines could be sold or shut down – PM
'We will nevertheless be studying and investigating as to whether we should shut it down or we should sell it off or we should refinance it,' says Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad
MH17 lawyer tells Putin to 'make amends' over crash
My clients have waited 3 years Mr Putin There is still no accountability says Jerome Skinner an American lawyer representing victims from Australia Malaysia New Zealand and the Netherlands
Malaysia Airlines reaches settlement with family over MH17
Perth couple Anthony Maslin and Marite Norris lost their children Evie 10 Mo 12 and Otis 8 along with their grandfather on the Boeing 777 which was shot down over Ukraine in 2014
Ukraine files 'terrorism' case against Russia at world court
Ukraine also asks the International Court of Justice to order full reparation for the 2014 downing of flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine
MH17 probe 'biased', Moscow 'disappointed' – foreign ministry
Russia is disappointed that the situation around the investigation of the Boeing catastrophe is not changing foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova says in a statement
Missile which downed MH17 transported from Russia, inquiry finds
UPDATED But the Dutch led investigation did not directly accuse Moscow of supplying the BUK missile and its transporter system – and the Russian government has repeatedly denied any involvement
Dutch-led team to release initial MH17 criminal probe
UPDATED A Dutch led international team of criminal investigators will release initial findings into the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 amid growing frustration among relatives over the probe s pace
Malaysia Airlines to buy 50 Boeing jets
The airline s new CEO Peter Bellew describes the Boeing deal as a game changer
Two years on, villagers, relatives mourn MH17 crash
UPDATED Majority of the families of the 196 Dutch victims reach an agreement with Malaysia Airlines for compensation
MH17 families brace for legal fight on second anniversary
The families of the 298 people who died when flight MH17 was downed over Ukraine are steeling themselves for a slew of bitter legal battles on the eve of the tragedy s second anniversary
MH17 criminal probe results due within months – prosecutor
The results are expected to shed light on the exact type of missile used to shoot down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17
Families of MH17 crew file suit against Malaysia Airlines
UPDATED The families blame the airline for the tragedy saying it dispatched and executed the MH17 flight over an area known to be under armed conflict
MH17 victim families sue Putin, Russia in European rights court
Families of victims of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which was shot down over Ukraine in 2014 are suing President Vladimir Putin and Russia for Aus 10 million each in the European Court of Human Rights
Netherlands 'has all US information' on MH17 – investigator
The announcement comes after a meeting between investigators and relatives of the victims who were concerned about the progress of the probe
Dutch to establish spot from which MH17 missile was fired soon
Officials with the Dutch Safety Board earlier said that the Boeing 777 was hit by a Russian made BUK anti aircraft missile over war torn eastern Ukraine
Malaysia Airlines does U-turn on suitcase ban
The troubled carrier defends the temporary restriction saying that safety was of utmost priority in its operations
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Dutch investigators to study citizen journalism probe into MH17
The claims are made by a British based group of citizen investigative journalists called Bellingcat
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MH17 shot down by BUK missile from war-torn Ukraine
UPDATED Even though the Dutch led inquiry did not say who pulled the trigger Russian officials disputed the findings set to further degrade strained ties between Moscow and the West
Families brace for final MH17 air crash report
The report comes 15 months after the July 2014 crash of MH17 where 298 people died when the plane was brought down during heavy fighting between Ukrainian forces and pro Russian separatists
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MH17 investigators say 'possible' BUK missile parts found
Investigators probing the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 say they had identified pieces that possibly come from a Russian made BUK missile from eastern Ukraine where the plane crashed
Russia vetoes UN resolution on MH17 tribunal
Its ambassador Vitaly Churkin launches into a lengthy defense of Russia s actions dishing the blame onto others
Australia 'sickened' as new MH17 footage emerges
The newspaper claims the footage only obtained this week is filmed by the rebels themselves as they capture what they initially believe to be a Ukrainian air force fighter jet they had shot down
MH17 families sue Ukraine rebel for $900 million
Relatives of 17 victims are being represented by a US based firm specialising in aviation litigation which is claiming at least 50 million for each of the plaintiffs loved ones
As first anniversary looms, MH17 families demand justice
It s Ramadan and we feel the sadness
Malaysia moves ahead with proposed UN tribunal for MH17 culprits
Malaysia says it plans to present a draft resolution soon on creating a UN tribunal to try those responsible for the downing of a Malaysia Airlines flight over Ukraine
Nearly half of MH17's wreckage still in Ukraine
The rebels and Moscow accuse the Ukrainian military of shooting the jet out of the sky
UN seeks to shore up Ukraine truce as fighting flares
We are either looking at a return to a deepening intractable conflict or a momentary upsurge in parts of the conflict zone We cannot afford either scenario says UN political chief Jeffrey Feltman
Dutch FM in Moscow to discuss prosecuting MH17 culprits
The Netherlands is tasked with leading the investigation into the cause of the accident and identifying the victims
Malaysia Airlines 'technically bankrupt', new CEO says
2nd UPDATE Malaysia Airlines sends termination letters to all of its roughly 20 000 employees followed by new contracts offered to 14 000 of them – trimming around 6 000 jobs
New Malaysia Airlines CEO warns of tough path ahead
‘Since the new airline will be smaller in size we simply have not enough work for all of you ’ Christoph Mueller says in a memo to employees
Last MH17 crash remains arrive in Netherlands
The remains will be taken to a forensic laboratory for identification To date all but two of the 298 victims have been identified
Malaysia Airlines 'exploring fleet options'
Meanwhile the airline s new German CEO Christoph Mueller has taken over the reins Friday
Dutch expert fired after showing MH17 victim photos
The lecture was given in early April to an audience of around 150 people and showing the photos would have been allowed for educational purposes if the general public were not allowed in
'Many' human remains found at MH17 crash site – Dutch
Investigators also recover around 50 cubic metres around 1 750 cubic feet of plane wreckage as well as personal effects including jewellery passports and photographs
MH17 crash prosecution now key priority – Dutch minister
The Netherlands takes the lead in the investigation into the cause of the incident and the identification of the victims of the flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur
Dutch to renew MH17 crash site search
The search will focus on finding body parts and debris
Dutch seek BUK missile witnesses in MH17 crash probe
Dutch public prosecutor s office: investigators are looking for witnesses who can tell more about the transport crew and launch of a BUK rocket in the area in the days before and after the crash
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